"Wee Willie Winkie: And Other Rhymes" by Iona Opie is a delightful collection of classic nursery rhymes and traditional children's verses. The book features whimsical illustrations and timeless tales that celebrate childhood imagination and play. One of the standout poems, "Wee Willie Winkie," tells the story of a young boy who runs around the village at bedtime, making sure that all the children are tucked in. As he ventures through the streets, the poem captures the rhythmic charm of bedtime rituals and the comforting presence of a watchful figure. This collection encourages young readers to explore language and enjoy the magic of storytelling. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book features in the following series: Mother Goose, Mother Goose Board Book Collection .

This book has been graded for interest at 0-3 years.

There are 16 pages in this book. This book was published in 2001 by Candlewick Press (MA) .

Iona Opie has, in partnership with her late husband Peter Opie, edited many acclaimed books of children's folklore, including The Oxford Dictionary of Nursery Rhymes. I Saw Esau, illustrated by Maurice Sendak, and My Very First Mother Goose. Rosemary Wells has won many major awards for her books, which include the Max and Ruby stories, three titles about Edward the Unready and Felix Feels Better. About Mother Goose, she says, "These rhymes are a celebration of the English language - it's our history and it's wonderful. " Rosemary Wells is the author of more than 40 books about Max and Ruby. She lives in Connecticut.